Freight movements between India and the Middle East are facing renewed pressure, as a combination of port congestion and recent vessel attacks continues to disrupt supply chains across the region.
Shippers are reporting significantly longer berthing delays at the UAE ports of Fujairah and Khor Fakkan, two critical transhipment hubs serving the India-Middle East trade lane. The bottlenecks are compounding existing capacity constraints and extending transit times for cargo moving through the corridor.
Feeder capacity on the route has also come under strain following the recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Carriers are reassessing deployment strategies amid heightened security concerns, with knock-on effects for scheduling reliability and freight rates.
For businesses relying on timely shipments between the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf region, the current disruption underscores the importance of proactive route planning and close coordination with experienced freight partners.